History presntation

Presentation created by Samuele Buga

1860-1945

Vietnam before and during wwii

1940-1965

how america got involved

1945

war conditions

1969

how did this affect america and lbj

1975

consequences of the war

19th-20th century

1860-1945

Colonial background

Before WWII (French Rule): Vietnam was part of French Indochina, exploited for resources, with its people subjected to harsh labor and heavy taxation. Nationalist movements, like those led by Ho Chi Minh, sought independence. During WWII (Japanese Occupation): In 1940, Japan invaded but allowed the Vichy French to retain control until 1945, when Japan ousted them. This period saw worsening conditions, including the devastating 1945 famine.

1975

Consequences of the war

1. For America: 58,000 U.S. deaths and lasting PTSD among veterans. Loss of trust in government and economic strain. Cultural shifts with increased skepticism toward war . 2. For Vietnam: Millions killed and widespread destruction. Reunification under communist rule in 1975. Long-term health impacts from Agent Orange. 3. Global Impact: U.S. foreign policy restricted by the War Powers Act. Weakened U.S. influence in Cold War geopolitics.

1968

How did this affect america and lbj

Impact on America: Division and Protests: The war sparked massive protests and deep political divides, especially after the Tet Offensive in 1968. Economic Strain: It cost billions, draining resources from domestic programs. Loss of Trust: Public confidence in the government collapsed due to misleading information about the war. Impact on LBJ: Political Decline: LBJ’s popularity plummeted as the war overshadowed his Great Society programs. Exit from Politics: In 1968, facing criticism, LBJ chose not to seek re-election.

1940-1965

how america got involved

America got involved in Vietnam to stop the spread of communism during the Cold War. Early Support (1940s-1950s): The U.S. backed France in its fight against Ho Chi Minh’s communist Viet Minh during the First Indochina War. After France’s defeat in 1954, Vietnam was divided into communist North and anti-communist South. Escalation (1960s): The U.S. supported South Vietnam’s government against communist Viet Cong rebels. The 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Incident led to U.S. combat troop deployment in 1965, marking the start of the Vietnam War.

1945

war conditions

Conditions During the Vietnam War: Battlefield: Guerrilla warfare, dense jungles, and harsh weather made combat difficult. The U.S. used napalm and Agent Orange, while the Viet Cong relied on ambushes and tunnels. Soldiers’ Lives: U.S. troops faced disease, ambushes, and low morale, while Viet Cong endured harsh conditions with minimal supplies. Civilians: Millions were displaced, and many died due to bombings and chemical warfare, with widespread destruction across Vietnam.